Pursuant to our article dated 20th September, the DIFC enacted their Data Protection Law 2020 (DP Law) in July 2020 which became enforceable on 1st October 2020.
There are a number of DIFC entities that are yet to update their policies and procedures to comply with the latest DP Law. It is imperative that all companies update their DP framework to avoid administrative fines which are high and can reach into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The New DP Law Requirements:
- Notification to the DIFC of the company’s processing of personal data, regardless of whether the processing takes place in the DIFC.
- Adequate policies and procedures to be implemented to identify, mitigate and control the flow of personal information.
Next Steps
Please click on the link for our analysis of the DP Law and how we can assist your company in establishing a DP framework that is commensurate to your requirements.
How We Can Help
We are team of UK qualified lawyers and compliance officers that have assisted numerous DIFC entities in adopting the new DP Law. We have formulated detailed assessments and remedial plans to address all areas of weakness to enhance data protection frameworks to meet the regulatory requirements.
Should you require any assistance regarding your framework, please contact our office on +971 4 320 7322 or email us at info@unitasadvisory.com and one of our consultants will be happy to assist.